Is the Tension Between Faith and Science ‘Merely’ a Breakdown in Communication?

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A post by Fr. James Kurzynski on The Catholic Astronomer. “Can the perceived tension between evolution and God as Creator be fully addressed by clarifying a breakdown in communication over the word ‘random?’ Of course, the answer is no. As is the case with many strained relationships, there isn’t just one issue that leads to a breakup. Nevertheless, I do feel that these explorations are needed for both believer and non-believer if we are to move away from faith and science as adversaries and toward a position of faith and science as dialogue partners in search of truth.”

Click here to read the full article on The Catholic Astronomer – the blog of the Vatican Observatory Foundation.